Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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