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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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