Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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