Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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