Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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