Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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