Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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