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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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