Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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