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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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