Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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