Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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