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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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