Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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