Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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