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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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