Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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