Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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