Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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