Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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