Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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