Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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