Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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