Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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