Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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