Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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