Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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