Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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