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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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