Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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