Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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