Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important 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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