Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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