Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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