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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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