Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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