Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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