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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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