Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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