Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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