Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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