Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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