Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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