Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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