Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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