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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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