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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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