Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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