Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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