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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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