Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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