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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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