Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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