Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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