Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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