Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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