Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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