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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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