Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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