Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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