Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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