Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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