Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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