Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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