Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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