Learn more about the engaging 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 and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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