Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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