Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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