Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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