Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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