Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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