Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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