Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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