Find out more about the 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). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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