Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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