Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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