Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the 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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