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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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