Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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