Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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