Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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