Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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