Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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