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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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