Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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