Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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