Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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