Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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