Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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