Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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