Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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