Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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