Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the 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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