Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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