Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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