Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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