Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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