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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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