Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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