Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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