Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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