Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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