Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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