Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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