Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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