Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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