Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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