Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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