Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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