Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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