Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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