Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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