Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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