Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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