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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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