Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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