Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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