Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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