Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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