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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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