Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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