Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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