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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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