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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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