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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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