Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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