Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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