Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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