Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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