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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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