Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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