Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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