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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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