Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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