Learn more about this enlightening 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 and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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