Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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