Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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