Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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