Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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