Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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