Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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