Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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