Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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