Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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