Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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