Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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