Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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