Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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