Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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