Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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