Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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