Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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