Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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