Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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