Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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