Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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