Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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