Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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