Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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