Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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