Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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