Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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