Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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