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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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