Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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