Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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