Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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