Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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