Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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