Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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