Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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