Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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