Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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