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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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