Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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