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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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