Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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