Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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