Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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