Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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