Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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