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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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