Learn more about the 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 massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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