Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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