Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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