Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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