Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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