Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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