Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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