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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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