Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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