Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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