Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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