Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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