Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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