Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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