Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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