Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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