Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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