Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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