Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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