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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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