Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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