Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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