Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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