Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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