Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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