Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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