Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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