Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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