Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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