Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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