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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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