Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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