Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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