Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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