Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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