Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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