Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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