Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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