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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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