Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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