Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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