Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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