Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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