Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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