Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important 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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