Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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