Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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