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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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