Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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