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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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