Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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