Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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