Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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