Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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