Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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