Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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