Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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