Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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