Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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