Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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