Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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