Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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