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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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