Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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