Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key 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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