Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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