Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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