Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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