Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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