Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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