Find out more about the impressive 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). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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