Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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