Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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