Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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