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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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