Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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