Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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