Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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