Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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