Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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