Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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