Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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