Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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