Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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