Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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