Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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