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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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