Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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