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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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