Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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