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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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