Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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