Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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