Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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