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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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