Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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