Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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