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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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