Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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