Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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