Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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