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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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