Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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