Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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