Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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