Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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