Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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