Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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