Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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