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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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