Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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