Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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