Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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