Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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