Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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