Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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