Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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