Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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