Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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