Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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