Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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