Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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