Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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