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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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