Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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