Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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