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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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