Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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