Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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