Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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