Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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