Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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