Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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