Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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