Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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