Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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