Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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