Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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