Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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