Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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