Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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