Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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