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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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