Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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