Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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