Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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