Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not 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 topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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