Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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