Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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