Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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