Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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