Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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