Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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