Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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