Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes 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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