Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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