Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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