Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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