Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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