Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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