Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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