Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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