Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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