Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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