Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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