Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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