Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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