Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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