Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum 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 education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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