Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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