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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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