Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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