Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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