Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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