Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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