Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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