Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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