Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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