Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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