Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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