Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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