Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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