Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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