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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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