Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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