Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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