Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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