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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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