Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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