Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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