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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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