Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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