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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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