Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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