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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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