Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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