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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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