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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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