Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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