Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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