Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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