Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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