Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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