Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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