Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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