Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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