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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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