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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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