Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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