Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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