Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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