Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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