Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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