Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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