Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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