Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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