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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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