Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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