Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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