Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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