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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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