Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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