Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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