Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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