Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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