Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key 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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