Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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