Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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