Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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