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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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