Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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