Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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