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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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