Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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