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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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