Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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