Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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