Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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