Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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