Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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