Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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