Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major 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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