Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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