Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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