Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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