Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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