Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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