Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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