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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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