Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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