Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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