Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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