Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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