Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University 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 inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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