Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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