Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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