Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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