Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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