Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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