Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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