Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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