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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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