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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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