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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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