Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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