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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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