Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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