Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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