Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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