Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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