Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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