Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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