Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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