Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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