Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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