Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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