Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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