Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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