Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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