Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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