Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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