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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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