Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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