Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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