Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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