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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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