Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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