Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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