Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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