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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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