Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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