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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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