Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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