Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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