Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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