Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high 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 available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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