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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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