Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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