Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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