Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major 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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