Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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