Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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