Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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