Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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