Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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