Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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