Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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