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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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