Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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