Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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