Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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