Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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