Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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