Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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