Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the 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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