Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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