Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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