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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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