Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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