Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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