Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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