Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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