Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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