Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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