Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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