Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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