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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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