Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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