Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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