Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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